Route Delay:
Route 1002 on 03/18/2024 is delayed 30 minutes departing from Idaho Springs to Empire.

Bustang to Estes

Bustang Seasonal Services

Bustang to Estes

Estes Park

Enjoy a day in Estes or Rocky Mountain National Park!

Epic summer adventures await at Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park! Get ready to make memories and arrive in style with Bustang to Estes. Enjoy free WiFi, power outlets, a restroom, bike racks, and abundant storage space as you sit back, relax and let us do the driving.

Catch the bus at Denver Union Station, US 36 & Sheridan Station, Broomfield Station, Table Mesa Station, or Lyons, for $15 round-trip (discounts available for children, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and students). While a park pass for RMNP is required, Bustang to Estes riders can skip the need for a timed entry pass. Check out the 2023 digital route brochure.

Bustang to Estes service runs seasonally during the summer.

Bustang to Estes Tickets are Sold Online

Trips depart weekends and holiday Mondays during the summer. Stay tuned for 2024 service dates!

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Be Prepared

If you’re riding straight into Rocky Mountain National Park*, make sure you’re prepared ahead of time for your day of fun! There are no stores or food services available along the route or within the park, so be sure to pack enough food, water, sunscreen, and appropriate gear (warm layers, hiking boots, etc.) for your adventure.

*You won’t be able to get off in Estes before heading into the park, so make sure you’re prepared for your day when you get on the bus!

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You can also download the National Parks Service app to help map your route. 

National Parks Service app on Android
National Parks Service app on Apple devices
Rocky Mountain National Park

Stay Safe!

Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park have an abundance of wildlife—elk, bighorn sheep, mule deer, and moose. Wildlife watching is a wonderful activity to do while you’re visiting, and we want you to be safe doing it! Maintain a safe distance, refrain from feeding the wildlife, and follow the direction of any park and town officials

Amenities Onboard Bustang to Estes

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Wifi

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Power outlet & USB-A Port

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Accessibility

Suitcase

Luggage Bags

Bicycle

Bike Racks

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Restroom Onboard

Get a Valid Parks Pass

All individuals going into Rocky Mountain National Park do not need a timed entry pass, but must hold a valid park entrance pass. An Individual Pass is $15, or $30 for two or more riders in a group. Annual Pass, Senior Pass, or other lifetime passes to RMNP are accepted.